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The 15 Best Hiking Tours in Ireland

18 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $44

Coastal cliff paths, the Wicklow Way and the country’s highest peak with a guide who has done it in every kind of weather. The 15 below list distance, ascent and price, and are honest about the going underfoot.

From Dublin: Game of Thrones Winterfell Locations Trek - Strangford at lunchtime
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From Dublin: Game of Thrones Winterfell Locations Trek

1.Game of Thrones Winterfell Locations Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 814 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Trek Northern Ireland’s Game of Thrones filming sites from Dublin, with cloaks, forest walks, Castle Ward, ruins, and behind-the-scenes stories.

“Be prepared to walk but so worth it . Informative with beautiful scenery .The host was lovely and the bus ride comfortable”

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Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure - Local corners, folklore, and the Howth story
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Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure

Cliffs Of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin - Small Group - Weather, mud, and the reality of the trail
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Cliffs Of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin – Small Group

Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures - Climbing Howth Hills for the wide view
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Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

4.Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Review of Howth Adventures’ coastal hike from Dublin, with harbor seals, cliff views, local history, practical tips, price, and fitness advice.

“The hike is strenuous and you should be prepared for all sorts of weather. Many of the trails were steep and rocky and muddy. The guide was extremely knowledgeable.”

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Howth Safari Hiking Tour - Meeting in Howth over scones and tea
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Howth Safari Hiking Tour

5.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review the Howth Safari Hiking Tour near Dublin, with cliff paths, sea caves, local stories, scones, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Dee was a wonderful guide!I ended going a on private tour with her and I learned so much about the Howth area and culture.This was a mildy challenging hike with an amazing reward.I had the best time ever and would recommend Dee and Howth Adventure to everyone!”

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Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking - The Short Lesson Before You Ride Out
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Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking

6.Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Ride calm horses through Wicklow’s mountain scenery and Kings River valley, with patient guides, beginner support, and a small group setting.

“Easy to find and great service from the staff. I'm a beginner and they made sure I was comfortable before we set off.”

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Dublin: Howth Coastal Hiking Tour - Starting at Howth Market and the fishing harbour
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Dublin: Howth Coastal Hiking Tour

7.Howth Coastal Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · from $44

Review of Dublin’s Howth Coastal Hiking Tour, with cliff views, local stories, wild trails, practical tips, price advice, and booking guidance.

“It was incredible! So happy we made this day trip from Dublin to Howth. Absolutely stunning and fascinating.”

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Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend - Starting at Connolly Station and reaching Howth
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Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway - Small Group - Starting the hike near Doolin
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Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway – Small Group

9.Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $107

Hike from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher with a small group, local stories, Burren views, and free time for lunch in Doolin.

“My sister and I had a great time hiking from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher. We had an excellent tour guide who shared a lot of history with us as he drove us to the trailhead starting point. We stopped along the drive to see various castles and scenic viewpoints. The hike and tour was wonderful and so beautiful! Wear good hiking shoes or shoes with good support. And lunch afterwards in Doolin (Mcdermott's) had amazing food. This was the highlight of my trip to Ireland. I highly recommend!”

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Dublin: Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints & Puppies - Following cliff paths above Dublin Bay
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Dublin: Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints & Puppies

10.Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints & Puppies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $53

Review the Dublin Coastal Hike in Howth, with cliffs, seals, castle ruins, local stories, a dog companion, and a pub pint.

“Despite rain and what seemed to be gale force winds, we had a fabulous time. Mark was knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. Missy is also cute.”

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Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour - Shielmartin Hill and the first big views
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Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour

11.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $67

Review of Dublin’s Howth Safari Hiking Tour, a 5-hour coastal walk with cliffs, beaches, wildlife, local stories, scones, and sea views.

“We had such a great time at this 4-5 hours hiking tour! Our guide Conor was very enthusiastic about the scenery and was very up to date about the area. He made it feel comfortable and he was very funny. It felt like a family trip. When we would visit Howth in the future we would definitely do this tour again!”

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Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour - Watching for Sika deer at dusk
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Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

Toe Head Clifftop Hike in West Cork - Móin Rua and the wild orchids
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Toe Head Clifftop Hike in West Cork

13.Toe Head Clifftop Hike in West Cork

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Review the Toe Head Clifftop Hike in West Cork, a gentle 7km walk with forts, orchids, coastal views, folklore, snacks, and small-group guiding.

“Conor had a great loop planned out with lots of great stories about the history and folklore along the way. The views were amazing and the company was even better. Highly recommend!”

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Bog Safari Hike - Meeting the bog at Ballyannon
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Bog Safari Hike

14.Bog Safari Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Hike Donegal’s ancient bog with a local guide, learning its myths, turf-cutting traditions, wildlife, climate role, and Wild Atlantic views.

“I highly recommend taking the Bog Tour. Sharon shares wisdom, information and lore in a chatty and approachable manner. Plus you get to hike in a BOG! I was lucky to have Sharon to myself and relatively good weather. We met up with one of her neighbors out working in the big so got to see how the bog places a role in the daily lives of people still. It is a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed!”

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Trek the Tombs and Trails in the Dublin Mountains - The Wedge Tomb and Ireland’s Early Burial Traditions
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Trek the Tombs and Trails in the Dublin Mountains

15.Trek the Tombs and Trails in the Dublin Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180

Hike ancient tombs, mountain ridges, and Dublin Bay views on a small-group trek with local transport, wild berries, and a pub stop.

“Had a lovely time hiking with Ben. He had so much knowledge of Irish history and I learned a lot. The tombs and the views were my favorite part. The hike was gorgeous. You should definitely book this hike.”

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